Functioning Record Players - The Minecraft Soundtrack, but analog!
Immerse yourself in the world of Minecraft's incredible soundtrack with the Record Player datapack! Go beyond the standard jukebox and build a true audio setup with craftable, customizable, and fully interactive record players.
YOU MUST download and use the corresponding resource pack:
Resource Pack Download [1.21.0,1,2,3]
Resource Pack Download [1.21.4,5,6,7]
Installation & Compatibility
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Install the datapack and place it within your world's datapacks folder.
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REQUIRED: Install the corresponding resource pack and place it into your resourcepacks folder.
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Launch the game, enable the resource pack, and run the command /reload once in your world to finalize the installation. On a server, all players must have the resource pack installed.
- Minecraft Version: Created for and tested on Minecraft versions 1.21 to 1.21.7. Functionality on other versions is not guaranteed. Bugs may be present, and I will try to work those out as feedback is given.
- Future Support: This datapack is actively being developed, with plans for future updates and version support.
Key Features:
- Fully Interactive Players: Open the lid, place the vinyl, spin the turntable, and gently move the tonearm to start the music.
- Variable RPM Playback: Adjust the turntable speed between 33, 45, and 78 RPM using the dedicated RPM switch. Each record must be played at its designed RPM to sound correct; otherwise, it will be too fast or too slow!
- Interactive Tracklists: Right-click a playing LP to see its full song list in chat. If you are close enough, click any song title to instantly play it.
- Customizable Colors: Craft your record player and then change it from its default white to any of Minecraft's dye colors! Simply right-click the record player with a dye of your choice.
- Album Art & Covers: Each vinyl is crafted with its own unique cover, perfect for collecting.
- Show Off Your Collection: Proudly display your vinyl records and their unique covers in item frames to showcase your musical taste!
- Two Vinyl Formats:
- 7" Singles (45 RPM): Collect and craft a 7" single for every music disc currently in Minecraft!
- 12" LPs (33 RPM): A larger format featuring two sides (A and B) for extended listening, including C418's iconic Volume Alpha and Volume Beta LPs.
- Advanced Playback Controls: Use the navigation buttons to rewind or skip through the music.
- Realistic Mechanics: Songs progress automatically, and when the final song on a record's side finishes, the tonearm automatically moves to the center and the turntable stops spinning.
- Multiplayer Friendly: Share the listening experience with your friends!
Crafting Recipes
All crafting recipes are attached in the gallery, though they are described here:
- Record Player: Place a jukebox in the center of the crafting table, place any plank on the right and left edges, line the corners with iron ingots, place redstone dust on the bottom edge, and a diamond on the top edge.
- 7" Singles: To craft any of the standard Minecraft singles, place their corresponding music disc into the center of the crafting table and surround it with paper. This will craft the cover that contains the record.
- Minecraft - Volume Alpha LP: Place a Grass Block in the center of the crafting table and surround it with any C418 music disc.
- Minecraft - Volume Beta LP: Place Netherrack in the center of the crafting table and surround it with any C418 music disc.
All record player variants, vinyls, and vinyl covers can also be obtained by using the command:
/function record:give/(desired item)
Handling Your Vinyl & Covers
- Removing a Record from its Cover: To take a vinyl out of its cover, place the covered record in your offhand. The record will move to your inventory.
- Storing a Record in its Cover: To put a vinyl back into its cover, place the empty cover in your offhand while the corresponding record is in your inventory.
- Flipping a record with two sides: To flip between Side A and Side B, simply place the record into your offhand.
Using Your Record Player
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Open the Lid: Right-click the latch on the front of the record player.
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Place the Record: While holding an uncovered vinyl record, right-click the record player to place it.
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Set the Speed: Use the RPM switch to select the correct speed for your vinyl (33 RPM for LPs, 45 RPM for singles).
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Power On: Right-click the power switch (bottom left) to make the turntable spin.
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Start the Music: Right-click the tonearm. It will slowly move onto the record, and the music will begin!
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Select a Specific Song (LPs only): While an LP is playing, right-click the record player to display its tracklist in chat. If you are close enough to the record player, you can click on any song title in the chat to play it immediately.
- To remove a record from the turntable, you must first ensure the turntable is not spinning and the needle is not on the record. Once those conditions are met, left-click the record player to pop it off.
- If you wish to break the record player, left-click it while there are no records on the turntable.
Important Notes:
- Multiplayer Limitations: Due to datapack limitations, there can only be one instance of a particular single or side of an LP playing at a given time. This is to allow songs to progress automatically using the schedule function.
Credits
The art for the C418 singles records and covers was created by cpsedmonds. You can find their original Reddit post here. All other singles were designed by me, with heavy inspiration from cpsedmonds's fantastic work.
